tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post705340948253076263..comments2023-10-16T02:49:47.139-07:00Comments on Just Give Her Some String...: The Lost Art and My GratitudeCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442426114066288578noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-70476615165832886792013-11-30T10:03:05.107-08:002013-11-30T10:03:05.107-08:00It really was. Any time I can walk away with some ...It really was. Any time I can walk away with some laughs and new friends, I'm good. And who would complain about being able to tat for a few hours? I mean, really!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442426114066288578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-243401803694854462013-11-30T10:01:26.298-08:002013-11-30T10:01:26.298-08:00I know, it is yet another thing we tatters have in...I know, it is yet another thing we tatters have in common, besides our practicing a lost art and shared addiction to threads (and shuttles and pattern books and...)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442426114066288578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-35937161543407365472013-11-30T09:59:15.433-08:002013-11-30T09:59:15.433-08:00I do have a tatsy full of thread I could let them ...I do have a tatsy full of thread I could let them try. Thanks for the tip!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442426114066288578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-66249147317943089982013-11-30T09:57:43.997-08:002013-11-30T09:57:43.997-08:00I did my best to steer them towards shops and site...I did my best to steer them towards shops and sites that would help them. I planted the seed. When I go back in March, we'll see if anything has taken root.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442426114066288578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-76155090723261877262013-11-30T09:56:24.144-08:002013-11-30T09:56:24.144-08:00It definitely was!It definitely was!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442426114066288578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-84897439094861064712013-11-23T04:37:51.718-08:002013-11-23T04:37:51.718-08:00It sounds like a wonderful day! I love to converse...It sounds like a wonderful day! I love to converse about tatting!Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032689683092213368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-46830854554522961422013-11-21T13:03:13.898-08:002013-11-21T13:03:13.898-08:00Funny how when tatting in public, we all seem to h...Funny how when tatting in public, we all seem to hear the same type of comments from people, no matter where we are. I heard same things from people this past weekend at the Milwaukee Domes event. Hope you get lots of sales at your next market!Marilee Rockleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11229319055877477637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-41551658332787494532013-11-21T06:29:28.164-08:002013-11-21T06:29:28.164-08:00Sounds pretty much like my experiences every labor...Sounds pretty much like my experiences every labor day weekend at Rollag. One thing that also works for me, is to have a large shuttle wound with large thread and a second color ball. Any one who expresses even a tiny bit of interest, I grab that off the table and show them what I am doing. With the large thread and 2 colors it is easier for them to see the double stitch. It has created more interest in the passers by. I allow those you want to try with the shuttle and threads. A couple kids have even tried to do it, since I have demo materials available. Ladytatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13333655818263465112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-69295205966363402542013-11-20T19:49:25.046-08:002013-11-20T19:49:25.046-08:00It's always delightful when someone purchases ...It's always delightful when someone purchases an item I've made, but I most enjoy just demonstrating and chatting with our visitors. Twenty years ago our group had to agree with our visitors that tatting was becoming a lost art. Even we had difficulty finding supplies, and didn't necessarily have the time to teach. <br /><br />But the miracle of the internet happened and we can now give them websites where they can learn about tatting, and there are youtubes/videos to teach them. And there are now threads and shuttles and patterns in great abundance. This is a wonderful time to be tatting! And it's great that you are demonstrating in person! This can lead to other opportunities and places to sell or demonstrate your work! You may even be interviewed by local newspapers. It's still considered an unusual craft! I'm glad your family is supportive!Kathy Niklewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471658272689112787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1373179881159497179.post-57316410864075801512013-11-20T18:13:59.363-08:002013-11-20T18:13:59.363-08:00Sounds like a good day!! :)Sounds like a good day!! :)God's Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235608410243857253noreply@blogger.com